Do you, like me, find it rather odd that the French makes excellent action movies? With Luc Besson punching the cinema world with his trademark violent action films with such artistic flair? Its odd because we tend to equate the French with love stories, erotica and general delicateness. Apparently not so. They kick ass. Which is good news for action addicts, with this new film coming under his wing.
The Skinny: Amazingly based on a true story 22 Bullets tells the story of retired mobster left for dead with 22 bullets pumped into his body. But he doesnt die. And now he wants revenge. Manic destructive mayhem ensues.
The Helmer: Richard Berry
- 22 Bullets (2010).. aka "L'immortel" - France (original title)
- The Black Box (2005)... aka "La boîte noire" - France (original title)
- I, Cesar (2003)... aka "Moi César, 10 ans 1/2, 1m39" - France (original title)
- L'art (délicat) de la séduction (2001)
- "3000 scénarios contre un virus" (1 episode, 1994)
- Préservatif, une preuve d'amour (1994) TV episode
Release Date: 24th March 2010 (Belgium)
Tagline: Shedded Blood Never Dries
The Casts: Jean Reno , Gabriella Wright , Richard Berry, Kad Merad, Marina Fois, Fani Kolarova
The Prediction: Jean Reno is as French as they come, in the world of Hollywood films, having done his time doing mainly action/comedy flicks over the ages. Which is why us Hollywood movie goes tend to forget that this is one serious guy with serious acting chops. And to finally see him in a heavy crime drama is indeed a welcomed change, especially since his last notable collaboration with Luc Besson was in the very watchable The Professional (1994) way back in the 90s. Which is long overdue. So yeah, this looks good, very good.
